According to information disclosed, the Trump administration relied on a favorable assessment by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), which concluded that the security conditions in Dakhla and Laâyoune are fully suitable for welcoming foreign investment.
Beyond the political signal, American support for concrete projects in the Moroccan Sahara marks a strategic shift. It turns a diplomatic act into a lasting economic engine. With access to federal funding for major infrastructure, the entire Saharan economic ecosystem is poised to enter a new era of development in partnership with the world’s largest economy.
From port infrastructure in Dakhla to projects in renewable energy, agro-industry, and industrial zones connected to African and Atlantic markets, Morocco’s Sahara is preparing to position itself as a hub of economic and logistical excellence, backed by a stable and sovereign political environment.
A recognition stated clearly and firmly:
In a formal message addressed to His Majesty King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of Throne Day, Donald Trump reaffirmed America’s unequivocal position:
“The United States of America recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara and supports the Moroccan autonomy plan, which is serious, credible, and realistic, as the only basis for a just and lasting solution to this dispute.”
A Morocco-U.S. alliance stronger than ever:
Trump also highlighted the strength of the strategic partnership between Rabat and Washington, emphasizing the importance of continuing bilateral cooperation, particularly through the Abraham Accords, the fight against terrorism, and the expansion of trade.
“Together, we are advancing our shared priorities for peace, regional security, and economic prosperity for the benefit of the Moroccan and American peoples,” he stated.
A turning point in regional geopolitics:
This American initiative delivers a serious blow to the hopes of Morocco’s adversaries, particularly the Algerian regime, which continues to promote an outdated narrative disconnected from the reality on the ground and current strategic balances.
With this latest step, Morocco’s Sahara stands not only as a political and diplomatic reality, but as a key economic partner on the international stage.
Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv